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Bailey Family Earns Bragging Rights
Our attempt to improve the energy efficiency of our home began in 2008, after the electrical portion of our utility bill soared over $400. We had long been resigned to a steep energy bill, in part because ...
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Valuing Air Barriers
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Without national or local codes or regulations to mandate well-sealed apartment buildings, selling the cost benefit of tight building practices is key. [continue reading]

Comparing Your Home's Energy Use to Others
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Do you know how well your house is doing in terms of the energy it uses? Is your house operating efficiently or inefficiently? [continue reading]

The Current State of Duct Leakage Measurement: Field Evaluation of Five Methods
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A study of test methods for duct leakage revealed that there is room for improvement in this evolving field. [continue reading]

Frozen Pipes Dilemmas: The Hard Cold Facts of Insulation Effectiveness and Building Tightness
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When the air temperature inside the heated space is cold enough to freeze plumbing, clearly there's a problem. [continue reading]

Duct Leakage: How Much
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Q:Is there a standard for energy-efficient ducts? I was called to a home built in 1955 that is under a warranty from a recent sale. The customer wanted us to “fix the ducts.” ... [continue reading]

Refrigerator Monitoring, A Sequel
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How briefly can you monitor refrigerator energy use and still get valid results? Home Energy takes another look at this timely topic. [continue reading]



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How Third-Party Utility Providers Work
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Northwest Energy Star Super-Efficient Homes—#6: The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House
The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House is one of six super energy-efficient homes being highlighted this year by Northwest Energy Homes&...





























